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The ovarian & uterinecycles
DR. Amany El-AgawanyAss. Prof. of Anatomy
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THE OVARIAN CYCLE- It is the periodic changes which occur in the
ovary under the control of pituitary
hormones. The duration of each cycle isabout 28 days (23-35).- Ovulation is the most important events of the
ovarian cycle.- It is the release of an ovum from the mature
Graafian follicle which occurs approximatelythe middle of each ovarian cycle.
Phases :
1- the follicular phase : ( pre-ovulatory
phase) Characterized by the growth of
primordial follicle into mature Graafianfollicle under the control of the folliclestimulating hormone ( F.S.H )of thepituitary .
The cells of the developing follicle (theca interna & granulosa cells )secretes oestrogen hormone .
The presence of oestrogen hormonein the ovary at this stage is responsible forthe proliferative phase of the uterinecycle.
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HISTOLOGY OF OVARIAN FOLLICLES
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If fertilization occurs , corpus luteum is
transformed into corus luteum ofpregnancy and continues to secreteprogesterone .
Now the uterine endometrium istransformed into what is called decidua ofpregnancy to receive the blastocyst,
which reaches the uterine cavity 6 daysafter fertilization .
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2- ovulation : This is the main event in
the cycle . The Graafian
follicle grows rapidlyproducing a bulge orcystic swelling on theovarian surface
The Graafian follicleraptures and thesecondary oocyte withfollicular fluid is releasedin the peritoneal cavity.
The oocyte is coveredby the zona pellucidaand the corona radiata.
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Time of ovulation :
The ovulation occurs approximately 14 days(+_ one day) before the beginning of the nextmenstruation regardless of the length of themenstrual cycle .
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3- the luteal phase : It is also called the post ovulatory phase . It is stimulated by L.H of the pituitary , it is characterized
by : This phase occupy the second half of the cycle.
The ruptured follicule changes into corpus luteum. The luteal cells secretes progesterone and estrogen which
suppress secretion of F.S.H. This secreated progesteroneis responsible for the changes which take place in theendometrium in the 2nd half of uterine cycle.
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Fate of corpus luteum :
Depends on whether fertilization (
pregnancy) occurs or not :1- If fertilization does not occurs :
The corpus luteum lives for 9 days only
after ovulation and then decreases rapidlyin size , degenerates and transformed intomass of fibrous tissue called corpusalbicans .
As the corpus luteum degenerates theprogesterone level in blood decreases somenstruation occurs.
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2- If fertilization occurs : The corpus luteum continues to grow
forming corpus luteum of pregnancy
which lives for 4-5 months and secretsprogesterone hormone until placentabecomes functioning then degenerates.
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OVARIAN CYCLE - OVULATION
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THE UTERINE ( MENSTRUAL) CYCLE This is the periodical changes which occur in
the endometrrium in response to thechanges in the level of the ovarian
hormones.Three phases can recognized in the uterine
cycle:
1- The menstrual phase .
2- The proliferative phase ( post- menstrual).
3- The secretary phase (pre - menstrual) .
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1- THE MENSTRUAL PHASE
Menstruation is the shedding of the superficiallayer of the endometrium with blood and mucusas vaginal discharge occurring every 28 days.
It is due to degeneration of the corpus luteum at
the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle . It is about 3-5 days.
The blood consists of :
1- venous and arterial blood from degenerated
vessels.2- shedded epithelium of endometrium.
3- Secretions of degenerated uterine glands .
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If fertilization occurs , corpus luteum is
transformed into corus luteum ofpregnancy and continues to secreteprogesterone .
Now the uterine endometrium istransformed into what is called decidua ofpregnancy to receive the blastocyst,which reaches the uterine cavity 6 daysafter fertilization .
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2-THE PROLIFERATIVE PHASE ( POST-MENSTRUAL) Stimulated by estrogen hormone of the ovary. Repair of endometrium occurs following the
menstruation and increase in endometrialthickening.
It is about 10 days, occurs from 4-14 of thecycle.
The endometrium grows in this stage :
The endometrium becomes 3 mm thick. The uterine glands become longer and
straight like test tube .
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3- THE SECRETARY PHASE (PRE -MENSTRUAL)
Stimulated by progesterone and estrogenhormones .
Occurs from day 14-28 of the period.
The endometrium becomes thicker (5-7 mm)
The uterine glands become more convolutedand full of secretion ( mucus & glycogen)
The spiral arteries become dilated and tortuous.
The endometrium becomes edematous and soft.
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If fertilization occurs , corpus luteum is
transformed into corus luteum ofpregnancy and continues to secreteprogesterone .
Now the uterine endometrium istransformed into what is called decidua ofpregnancy to receive the blastocyst,which reaches the uterine cavity 6 daysafter fertilization .
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THE OVARIAN AND MENSTRUAL CYCLE OF THE HUMAN FEMALE